State Surplus Property Program
The Department of Administrative Services, State Property Distribution Program provide state agencies, municipalities, approved non-profit organizations and the bidding public with state surplus government property.
News
All state vehicle auctions are now held online at www.Copart.com. As per policy and procedures, these vehicles will be held for 14 days to give state agencies and municipalities a chance to purchase them prior to going to public auction. Once this time period has elapsed, surplus state vehicles are available to the pubic via auction. Read how to sign up here.
There will be one more physical property auction (no vehicles) at the state warehouse on May 18, 2013. Currently all property auctions are held online at www.PublicSurplus.com. Please see below for more details on how to use this system.
DAS Auction Notification System
Click here to subscribe to the DAS Auction Notification System. By subscribing you will be notified electronically of upcoming State of Connecticut vehicle and property auctions.
Auction Results
Click here to view results from our previous auctions.
Vehicle Auction Information
All state vehicle auctions are now held online at www.Copart.com. As per policy and procedures, these vehicles will be held for 14 days to give state agencies and municipalities a chance to purchase them prior to going to public auction. Once this time period has elapsed, surplus state vehicles are available to the public via auction. Read how to sign up here.
Property Auction Information
All state property auctions are now held online at www.PublicSurplus.com. In the “Browse auctions within area” section select “Connecticut” then “State of Connecticut” to view only State of CT auction items.
Other Sales (Including Sealed Bids)
Click here for information on other sales, including sealed bids.
State Agencies, Municipalities and Not-For-Profit Organizations Only
On-line Surplus Property Auction (Not including vehicles) - Instructions for State Agencies
The State Property Distribution Program (Login)
Go to the State Property Distribution login page. This site lists all state surplus property (non real estate). The site is available to state agencies. This is to be used solely for the purpose of entering mandatory recycled items in SCRAP condition, as well as CPUs, laptops and CRT computer monitors in any condition.
Frequently Asked Questions (PublicSurplus.com) - Related to Surplus Property
Forms:
DPS-38 Disposal of Surplus Property Form
DPS-38a Disposal of Seized Property Form
How does the State Program Work?
The State Property Distribution Program is the legally authorized agent for the disposition of all state surplus property and material. This program:
- Transfers state surplus property to state agencies
- Assists municipalities with the option of acquiring used items of good quality
- Holds public property and vehicle auctions
- Donates surplus property to approved non-profit organizations
Print Application for State Surplus Program - Application
State Agency and Municipality Information for New Online Vehicle Auction Process
On-line Surplus Vehicle Auction Instructions for State Agencies
On-line Surplus Vehicle Auction Instructions for Municipalities
Electronic DPS-29 – Sale Declaration Report (needed to surplus vehicles)